Formation

A Vincentian View: The Better Part

by Pat Griffin, CM | July 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

One of Vincent’s instructions to the Daughters of Charity involved the decision on what to do when the obligation for prayer and the obligation for service collided.

Are Catholic Families Mirrors of God’s Love?

by John Freund, CM | July 20, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I have had a life-long interest in the family as an image of the sacramental marriages as “Mirrors of God’s Love” or the “church in miniature.”

Steadfast in their Prayers, and Trusting

by Ross Dizon | July 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Jesus is the reason why God does not hold back from those who are steadfast in their prayers the blessings they ask for with trust. The teaching today is that we should be steadfast in our prayers. And it seems that what is good about being steadfast is that we annoy...

Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 7

by Famvin Media Resources | July 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.

Higher (Matthew 5:38-48)

by Tom McKenna, CM | Feb 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

There’s a phrase from the sports world, “setting a high bar.” It means raising the height of the jump just beyond the mark the athlete think he can clear.

Are You a “Quiet Influencer”?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 8, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

One of the buzzwords among internet literati is “social media influencer.” That’s “digital speak” for someone who has an impact on what others think, say, and do.

Fulfill with All Our Heart What God Wants

by Ross Dizon | Feb 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus is the most blessed of those who are blessed since they fulfill what God wants. And he is the way that leads to...

St. Louise de Marillac: Her Life As Parable

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 6, 2019 | Formation

What lessons can be learned by observing key points in the life of St. Louise de Marillac? SlideShare presentation with Bible references.

The Pope Video • Missionary Spring In The Church

by .famvin | Oct 5, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Missionary Spring In The Church.

St. Vincent de Paul: Journey To Freedom

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 4, 2019 | Formation

SlideShare presentation: by the time of the founding of the Congregation of the Mission, St. Vincent was a completely free man, fully given over to the will of God.

Getting Lost In the Details of Imitating Christ

by John Freund, CM | Oct 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Vincent imitated Christ by seeking what Jesus sought… to be Good News to the poor and marginalized.

What Can the Indigenous People of the Amazon Teach Us?

by John Freund, CM | Oct 2, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

The emergence of indigenous peoples in society and in the Church has been recognized by the Latin American Bishops as a new Pentecost, a Kairos, a sacred moment of encounter for all.

Increase Faith and Stir It into Flame

by Ross Dizon | Oct 1, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

Jesus Christ is the leader and perfecter of our faith (Heb 12, 2). It is right, then, that we ask him to increase always our faith. Faith is a divine gift (Rom 12, 3; Phil 1, 29; 2 Pt 1, 1). That is, God, Jesus or the Holy Spirit gives it to us. We ask it, then, from...